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Featured Image by Scott Jarvie (jarviedigital.com) Some of the most exciting events for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2016 were the dedications of multiple new temples. Six new temples were opened for the first time, while another four were rededicated after extensive renovations. Here’s a closer look at these temples and the special stories …

Featured Image by Elliott Miller for The Daily Universe LaVell Edwards, head football coach for Brigham Young University from 1972 to 2000, died Thursday. According to the Herald Extra, Patti Edwards reported her husband broke his hip on Christmas Eve which contributed to his death. He was 86. Reuben LaVell Edwards was born October 11, 1940 in Orem, Utah. He …

You’ve seen the internet memes and countdowns anticipating the end of 2016. From multiple celebrity deaths, a bitter presidential election in the United States, and terrorist attacks around the world, many want the year to be over. However, there were multiple inspiring news stories we shouldn’t forget about. Here are just a few from the LDS community. Click on the …

Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Arlington, Virginia recently took to the streets to ask local residents what Christmas means to them. They recorded the experience and shared it on social media. You can watch the entire video below. These same missionaries also created a Thanksgiving video earlier this year where they asked people …

News Release from Mormon Newsroom At the request of the U. S. Presidential Inauguration Committee, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has accepted an invitation to sing at the swearing-in ceremony during the presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol next month in Washington, D.C. The inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect Michael R. Pence is scheduled for January …

As part of the Church’s Christmas initiative to #LIGHTtheWORLD, LDS YouTube star and comedian Stuart Edge joined with LDS missionaries to serve the people of New York City. They served in Central Park and also offered free gift wrapping and hot chocolate to those passing by. You can watch the heartwarming live videos below. Central Park New York City Service …

Here at LDSDaily.com, we know that members of the church sure love temples. However, I would only hear about the status of a temple when it was announced, during the groundbreaking ceremony, the open house, the placement of the Angel Moroni, and the dedication. However, there is so much more going on with these sacred buildings that we just never …

Featured Image Drew Angerer/Getty Images North America On Monday night, President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will not be choosing former LDS presidential nominee Mitt Romney for secretary of state. According to two sources, Trump called Romney to give him the news after a long vetting process. Romney took to social media to share his thoughts: “It was an honor to have …

This new video by Rory Wallwork, uploaded on the LDS Temple Pictures Facebook page, helps people around the world experience the magic of the Christmas lights on temple square. You can watch the entire thing below. You can learn more about the history of the lights on Temple Square here.  

Earlier this month, LDS Daily got to visit the Refugee Action Network to help #LIGHTtheWORLD by serving refugees at a special Christmas concert. While we were there, we got to learn a lot about the good they do in their community. Below is a special write-up about RAN and how you can be inspired to help. OREM,UT— Many people living …